Dermacentor species are a genus of ticks commonly known as hard ticks. They are known for their role as vectors of various diseases, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia, affecting both humans and animals. Notable species include Dermacentor variabilis (the American dog tick) and Dermacentor andersoni (the Rocky Mountain wood tick). These ticks are typically found in grassy or wooded areas and are active during warmer months.
Dermacentor variabilis was created in 1821.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Dermacentor parumapertus.
Winter Tick
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Dermacentor variabilis.
Donald Louis Collins has written: 'The development and application of spray procedures for controlling the tick Dermacentor variabilis Say' -- subject(s): American dog tick, Dermacentor
The scientific name for the American dog tick is Dermacentor Variabilis.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Dermacentor reticulatus.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Dermacentor pictus.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Dermacentor albipictus.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Dermacentor reticulatus.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Dermacentor marginatus.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Dermacentor occidentalis.